Call of Duty League (CDL) franchise Las Vegas Falcons has recorded its first win since entering the league in August 2024.
The franchise, owned by Saudi Arabian esports organisation Team Falcons, secured a 3-1 victory over OpTic Texas during qualifiers for the third Major of the season.
Vegas Falcons was one of several franchises opting to make roster changes before the online qualifiers for Major 3 began.
After initially backing an all-Saudi player lineup, three of the four original players were replaced with the aim of climbing the league table and qualifying for the season-ending Championship Weekend.
Former OpTic Texas player Amer ‘Pred’ Zulbeari joined the team alongside Preston ‘Priestahh’ Greiner and Alec ‘Arcitys’ Sanderson, all three of which have won a world championship in Call of Duty. The trio of North American and Australian players joined Saud ‘Exnid’ Alotai to complete the roster.
Defeating OpTic Texas as its first CDL victory is a significant milestone for Vegas Falcons, which had struggled to compete with North American and European talent for the first two Majors of the season. Major 1 and 2 saw two top-12 placements with the team only able to win a handful of maps resulting in a roster change.
For Pred, the result follows his departure from OpTic Texas after returning to the North American franchise in February before leaving for Vegas Falcons on April 1st, 2025.
What Next For Vegas Falcons?
With one victory on the board, the focus for Vegas Falcons turns to the final week of qualifiers before the CDL heads to Boca Raton, California for the third LAN event of the season.
The team plays against Atlanta FaZe and Boston Breach in its final two matches. Winning both could see the team start a Major in the Winner’s Bracket for the first time.
Additionally, a strong showing could give the team enough points to book a place at the Championship Weekend. After the win, the team sits on 10 points but a high placement at the final two Majors could see it secure a top-eight placement.
